8x10 portrait lens

[E. von Hoegh]

Well, I always say that eBay is all about who is looking when. I've seen a ton of them with the separation. Of course a little will only hurt resale value and have no effect on the quality of the photographs. I own a Fujinon 250 f/6.7 lens that has a little "Fujiitus". It's similar to "Schneideitis" but of course is a Japanese strand of the disease instead of the German strand. Doesn't affect quality at all but will slightly hurt resale value. A lot of people prefer pristine lenses and are willing/able to shell out the coin. I've also got a Schneider 121 lens that the rear barrel was engraved by the studio who previously owned it. Mounted on the camera it looks fine but it was dirt cheap because of it's cosmetics.

I was looking at the Turner Reichs at one time but since I don't really do head shots I decided to be unAmerican and not buy something that I really didn't need.

Alan,
"Schneideritus" is caused by the blacking paint on the edges of the glass starting to loosen. I've repaired it with rustoleum flat black alkyd oil paint, slightly diluted & brushed on.

 

[bvy]

This is a really nice portrait.
But I can really see in it the result of using a short subject to camera distance, and the associated shorter than typical lens for it. The subject is a person who still looks good in those circumstances, but not everyone will.

I don't disagree. I photograph mostly children with this technique.

 

[mshchem]

19" Artars (480mm) are a nice length for portraits. They are the equivalent to a 70mm lens in 35mm format photography. This chart will help you see the difference in 8x10 lenses compared to other formats. https://lensn2shutter.com/35mmchart.html

I have a really nice 19 inch red dot Artar on a Robertson lens board. You inspired me, I took the lens off the process camera board, has a nice brass flange. I have a Packard shutter for my Deardorff that I think I can make work. Maybe have SKG fit a shutter, if I would really use it.

 

[btaylor]

Speaking of damaged lenses, they can be great bargains. I bought a “ruined” 18” Verito, studio shutter inoperative, fuzzulator stuck and a scratch or two. Perfect for soft portraits. Btw, the separation issues on the Turner-Reich triple convertibles are usually minor but make them bargains— especially if you are into an old lens look (which I am).

 

[ndwgolf]

Ive just been offered one of these 600mm F9 Apo-Sinaron-CL what do you guys think?

Neil

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Ive just been offered one of these 600mm F9 Apo-Sinaron-CL what do you guys think?

Neil

Good focal length if you have plenty of bellows, you'll need over 30".
Is that a process lens? And is it in a shutter?

 

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hope you have LONG ARMS !

 

[Doc W]

I have a 24 inch LD Artar which I bought to use as a portrait lens. It was really cheap, so I bought it without giving it too much thought. Trust me, it ain't a portrait lens unless you are built like an orangutan and your hands drag on the ground when you walk. You will need that with the amount of bellows extension you will be using!

That lens is really terrific for some things, but not portraits.

 

[ndwgolf]

Good focal length if you have plenty of bellows, you'll need over 30".
Is that a process lens? And is it in a shutter?

I have just found out that it does not come with a shutter so I have given up on that one, the one I want is this https://www.catlabs.info/product/brand-new-c-600mm-f11-5-lens-copal-3-shutter-fuji-fujinon-design but I will have to wait until next month before I lay out that sort of money

Neil

 

[ndwgolf]

hope you have LONG ARMS !

Yes I have, and long legs

 

[Alan Gales]

Alan,
"Schneideritus" is caused by the blacking paint on the edges of the glass starting to loosen. I've repaired it with rustoleum flat black alkyd oil paint, slightly diluted & brushed on.

Yeah, E., I know what it is. I was just making a joke like it was some kind of disease. That's what it sounds like.

Mine is only slight and I'm not worried about repairing it. Thanks for the tip though.

Alan

 

[Alan Gales]

I have a really nice 19 inch red dot Artar on a Robertson lens board. You inspired me, I took the lens off the process camera board, has a nice brass flange. I have a Packard shutter for my Deardorff that I think I can make work. Maybe have SKG fit a shutter, if I would really use it.

Try it and see if you like it. If it's too sharp for you it can always be softened with a soft focus filter, pantyhose or vaseline on a filter.